In May 2010 TV anchor Matt Lauer of The Today Show was the subject of many rumors regarding a possible divorce from wife Annette Roque. The Morning news anchorman has been divorced once and his current wife has also previously filed for divorce before the couple ultimately reunited in 2006. On the November 10, 2008, episode of Today, the topic was marriage and co-host Meredith Vieira accidentally made reference to Lauer's personal life. The usually unflappable anchor man stumbled over his speech and a cameraman shouted "Nice!" to Vieira from off stage. Vieira then apologized for creating an uncomfortable moment.International Business Times: Lauer Divorce Leaves Vieira Speechless (November 10, 2008) The May 2010 rumors involved speculation that Lauer and Vieira were having an affair.http://celebrifi.com/gossip/Did-Matt-Lauer-Leave-His-Wife-For-Meredith-Vieira-2492599.html Other rumors at the time which were quickly dispelled suggested Lauer was involved with sultry singer Alexis Houston.http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/05/exclusive-matt-lauer-rumored-fling-alexis-houston-so-have-they-met-or-not Just days after the rumors hit the tabloids, Lauer and his wife denied there was a divorce in progress. http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/05/13/1627901/matt-lauer-wife-separate.html
Quotes
Lauer: "Then we're going to talk about marriage. What is the right age to get married?"International Business Times: Lauer Divorce Leaves Vieira Speechless (November 10, 2008)
Viera: "I don't know. I got married in my 30s. When did you get married?"International Business Times: Lauer Divorce Leaves Vieira Speechless (November 10, 2008)
Lauer: "Ah..."International Business Times: Lauer Divorce Leaves Vieira Speechless (November 10, 2008)
Photo Montage of Matt and Annette Lauer
The speculation of a divorce between Matt and Annette Lauer spurred creating of several youtube videos showing the couple throughout their marriage. The rumors were subsequently denied but the videos are still published photographical accounts of the pair.